For the last year I wake up brush my teeth, drink some water, and hop into my 3 full sun salutations. I learned this from my meditation coach and it has been a game changer. I become aware of my breath and gets the blood flowing and heart rate. It helps wake me up, get my mind aware, and my body feeling good right from the get go.
Here are 3 more stretches to do in your day to make you feel the best right from the start!
1. Lying Twist – 60 seconds each side – Lie on your back and draw your left leg into your chest and keep your right leg straight. Exhale and twist the bent knee across the center of the body. Then press the opposite hand onto the bent knee and extend the other arm.
2. Quad Side Stretch – 30 to 60 sec each side – To really maximize your quad stretch, squeeze your butt while active in the position. Since quads are one of the most overworked muscles in the body, make sure to stretch them every day.